Steak Diable #FrenchFridayswithDorie

The mood has been somber in our household. My dear father-in-law has been dealt an unexpected blow which has devastated the entire family. His cancer diagnosis has aligned our priorities again…it’s family first…all the other “stuff” is insignificant. We’ve been storming the heavens with prayers…and hoping for a miracle. But there is a pervasive sadness in the air…and all I can do in the way of comfort is offer my ear, hugs and a good meal. When this week’s Chicken Breasts Diable came up in our French Fridays with Dorie queue, I had no inkling of what this “Devil Chicken” entailed. Diable=Devil in French…and basically indicates the dish contains mustard…typically a strong Dijon mustard. So it turns out it’s just chicken with a lovely mustard cream sauce…and that it can be made with filet mignon as well. Dorie explains how to tweak the original recipe with a little less white wine and a nice slosh of Cognac to make a perfect sauce for beef. Bill was a little shocked to see this Steak Diable waiting for him for his Thursday dinner. He raved about the sauce…saying it really didn’t even need ketchup. Now that’s a HUGE compliment.

I served this steak with simple roasted vegetables. This would be an excellent meal for Sunday dinner or company…either with chicken or beef. It’s a keeper.

Lizzy, sorry to hear of your father-in-law’s diagnosis. Hope that with medical care and lots of prayers, he will do ok. Oh, that steak diable is very in line with my protein and vegetable diet! No desserts, please hah! hah!

I’m so sorry that you and Bill and family are going through a difficult time. You are included in our prayers and we pray for comfort and peace and also for the best possible outcome. Your meal looks fabulous. I’m especially happy Bill enjoyed it…he needs your skills and the added comfort and care they bring.

What perfect comfort food, especially during a distressing time. Sounds like it was just the thing for Bill. I’m sorry to hear about your father-in-law. I’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts. Be strong.

Beautiful job, Lizzy. I am so sorry about your father-in-law . When my father-in-law was diagnosed with cancer years ago, it really knocked the wind out of our sails. I will keep your father-in-law and your family in our prayers.

My thoughts are with you and your family. Yes, set backs and health issues have a way of reminding us of the “little” things in life which are actually often the “big things”. I imagine the wonderful meals you prepare are bringing much more comfort than you even imagine. That was some steak plate Stay strong and my fingers are crossed for better news in the future.

So sorry to hear your family is going through another of life’s sadnesses we have no choice but to accept. My way of dealing with it is as you, I just cook up a storm to accommodate everyone. I have grown quite accustomed now to cooking for a gathering crowd and this dish has become a staple for that.

Liz, I am so very sorry to hear about the illness of your father-in-law. How very thoughtful of you to prepare this delicious Steak Diable for your husband. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
All the best best from all of us here and do take good care of yourself!

I think you are the only FFWD participant who did go the beef route and I was pleased to see the happy outcome. Of course, I like my meat “rare” and you seemed to cook that beef perfectly, in my opinion.
Another nice Post, Liz. You have been putting up nice food treats lately.
There’s not much I can say to offer solace. The best advice I can offer is to just hold on tight. I put your F-in-L and your entire family on the Episcopalian prayer list several weeks ago.

Sorry to hear about your father-in-law. I hope that his treatment goes well and that he has many days to spend with your family yet. I really liked the chicken diable, so I would be keen to also try it with steak – steak plus mustard is a match made in heaven.